Brecklynn's Photo Shoot

Man this has taken me forever to upload. But here they are. Erin Householder took these pics for me when Brecklynn was 4 days old. She was a little difficult because she kept crying but she was cute too. I think these pics turned out so good. I really wish I had done this with Cambree and Ridge too when they were newborns.

First Week with Brecklynn- lots of pics

These pictures are all out of order but my computer is being dumb so they'll have to stay the way they are. I can't believe its already been over a week since Brecklynn joined our family. In some ways it feels like a lot of longer and other times, it seems like just yesterday I was still pregnant. Crazy!! Its been a busy week and so here are some fun pics from the events leading up to now.

My mom came down for a couple of days with my sister Jarica to help me transition from two to three kids. It was great having them there and I really appreciate all they did for me. I felt a bit spoiled with them there.

My mom woke up with the kids and took them on walks in the morning before it got too hot.

Here is Baby Darrek, Sara and Darren's little boy. Isn't he so cute. He's Brecklynn's twin :)

Here was our first picture of them together. So funny. Brecklynn kept getting all over Darrek and Darrek wasn't liking it too much. I'm excited to see them grow up together and see how their relationship develops.

Here is Baby Grady. Rachel and Ty's baby. He was born in June so they are I believe 5 weeks apart. I'll have to get a better picture of all three babies sometime soon.

While I was still in the hospital, my parents took my kids to make it easier on my kids and us. So they weren't here for the huge 24th celebration and it was so hard to be apart of that without them, but it was still fun.

Here we are waiting for the fireworks to start. This is Pat, a family friend. Yes he's holding Brecklynn :)

Doesn't she look so cute!

This was actually earlier today. Ridge has been handling very well which was a great suprise. The only time I notice him getting jealous is when I nurse Brecklynn. Here I was feeding her and he wanted me to play tractors. I told him I would as soon as I was finished feeding her and before I finished, he fell asleep. I felt so bad but it was so cute at the same time.

Another cute asleep picture.

He's enjoyed all the baby items around the house. He also loves her pacifier but my mom has all those pics so I'll get those later.

On Sunday, my parents brought the kids home to us and Ridge was in a cranky mood. The only thing we could find to distract him was youtube videos of tractors. He couldn't stop yelling tractor etc. So cute.

My family all came to meet Brecklynn. This is my brother Connor.

Here is my brother Jaymon, and his fiance Shantay(yes they just got engaged on the 25th and we are very excited to have her in the family).

Jarica

My dad

Tesia

Kayla

My mom has many more pics than me. I am already starting off bad by not taking as many pictures as I did with my first two. I hope I can be better about that.

Breckylnn is the best little baby. She never cries unless she's hungry. She's probably my best eater so far. I am truly blessed to have 3 beautiful kids.

Introducing.....our new addition Brecklynn Shea Allen!!!

I cannot believe she is already here!! I was ready for her to be here but was suprised when the time actually came. So here's the story...its long sorry.

I went to my Dr. appt on Monday already having contractions about 5 minutes apart but not getting over excited just yet. The Dr. stripped my membrane but also said they wanted to go ahead and induce me because of my high blood pressure and the issue with my inflamed gall bladder. They wanted me to go that day but I asked if I could go Tuesday just to be able to plan. I was also hoping to still go on my own because I hate being induced. Well to my great surprise, my contractions kept going. About 6:00 that night, I was having them about 4 minutes apart and my Dr. had scared me into making sure I went soon enough since I was strep B positive (yuck). So we went in but I was so scared they would still send me home. We went in, they got me set up and they checked me and I was a 4. They started me on the antibiotics and we realized it was the real deal. My sister-in-law, Sara ended up being there as well in labor. Very ironic. We had joked our entire pregnancy about going into labor together. She is actually due a week after me. So we enjoyed walking the halls together and all the nurses in the hospital loved watching us walk together. Kind of nice having company like that. Well she opted to get the epidural so she was confined to her bed after awhile and I was trying to go without so I continued to walk alone for awhile. I was so determined. They tried to break my water and for some reason it was extremely hard to do. It actually took them 3 tries and they were 3 extremely painful tries. I continued to walk and did so until almost 5 am in the morning getting to a 7 on my own, but I was so extremely tired by that point that I gave in and said I would take the epidural. After I got it, I was actually able to sleep for about 45 minutes and then things started to progress. Funny thing, my sister-in-law and I was pretty much in sync the entire time. When I was a 7, she was a 6 and so on. Well we actually went complete the exact same time. Our poor Dr. didn't quite know what to do. It was a little funny at the end 'fighting' who would deliver first. The Dr. checked me and asked me to try pushing and then I pushed her out in 3 pushes- shocked everyone. I was so shocked that she was a girl. I couldn't believe it. I was so sure it was going to be a boy. The Dr. then literally ran down to my sister-in-law and she delivered 24 minutes later, a little boy. So first cousins born down the hall 24 minutes apart. So fun.

I was so tired after delivering but there was such an excitement with everything that there was no time to sleep. I actually suffered with an epidural head ache that made me extremely nauseous. I did get to have my kids come down and see Brecklynn. Cambree and Ridge were so cute. Cambree was so excited to see and hold her new sister. It was an amazing feeling to see all my kids together. Ridge handled her very well and actually loved holding her and giving her kisses. My mom and dad did take them back to Phoenix so that I could recover so I really appreciate it.

I am not sure who Brecklynn looks like. Her hair is way lighter then Ridge or Cambree, but she has the chunky cheeks like Ridge and Cambree. We had an extremely hard time getting her awake to eat for the first 24 hours, but now she is a pro. Its fun doing this all over again and I hope I can adjust to yet one more child. Luckily I do have a few days to get some sleep before getting all 3 kids. I am excited to dress her up and put bows in her hair and show her off. I love her to death.

My mother-in-law has better pics of us walking the halls, but this one at least shows us in labor together :)

Notice the hair....

I couldn't believe we caught this. So cute.

Ridge prepping for a kiss

Cambree truly loving her sister

Just delivered

Our first family photo. I look 'lovely'. I was suffering from a major headache from the epidural and was extremely nauseas. But oh well. Weird to see our little family of 5. CRAZY!

Getting Induced!!

Well I just got back from my last Dr. Appt. and we are going to induce me tomorrow. I really didn't want to be induced, but my blood pressure is elevated and my gall bladder is really inflamed. They wanted to do it today but I asked to have a little time to get things ready- if I can choose :) So we'll see what happens tomorrow. I hate the idea of being in the hospital that long but oh well. Its for the better right? So be watching for the official update later. Can't wait to see what this little bundle is going to be...wish me luck!

Happy Birthday Bonnie!!

Just wanted to wish a special Happy Birthday to my best friend Bonnie Colyar!! We've been through a ton together and I am so glad that no matter what, we've been able to stay close and in touch. I hope you have a great relaxing birthday!!

Time to make your predictions!!! Boy or Girl?

Ok, so I am getting close to my due date and I want to get everyone's guesses. Am I having a boy or a girl? When? How much will the baby weigh?

Just so you have an idea- I am due July 27th. With Cambree I was late, Ridge I came on my due date.

So make your predictions...

Waiting Till Wednesday

Well I wasn't smart and somehow made my blog private already, preventing many from giving me their email so I am postponing my actual day to go private till Wednesday. Hopefully I'll catch everyone. Thanks